About this tour
Spend a day in La Rioja exploring Spain's premier wine region from San Sebastian. Visit two contrasting wineries—one steeped in tradition, another pushing modern boundaries—walk their vineyards, and learn winemaking craft firsthand. A three-course Riojan lunch with wine pairings anchors the experience, paired with a stroll through the medieval hilltop village of Laguardia. Hotel transfers included.
Highlights
- Tour century-old winery with 90-minute guided tasting session
- Taste three distinctive wines at a contemporary boutique producer
- Walk vineyards and learn production methods from locals
- Medieval Laguardia village guided exploration on foot
- Traditional three-course Rioja lunch with wine matching
- Air-conditioned transport from San Sebastian throughout
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your San Sebastian accommodation and drives you into La Rioja's rolling vine-covered slopes. At the first winery, you'll spend 90 minutes learning how they've worked grapes for generations, seeing barrel rooms and production floors, then tasting their range. After wandering Laguardia's cobbled streets and old stone buildings, you'll sit down to regional food—cured meats, roasted peppers, slow-cooked meat—with wines chosen to match each course. The afternoon takes you to a smaller, experimental winery where the owner or winemaker walks you through three distinctive bottles, explaining what makes each one different. You'll return to San Sebastian by evening.
Good to know
Minimum age 18 for tastings. Vegetarian lunches available with advance notice. Need at least one other person to book. Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard paths and village streets. Bring sunscreen; vineyards offer limited shade.
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